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Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross (left), outgoing Seventh Air Force command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer (right), incoming command chief, attend a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. Schaefer previously served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 57th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and prior to that, as the Command Chief of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)
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Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Lt. Gen. David Iverson, Seventh Air Force commander, presides over a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross relinquished his duties as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for Seventh Air Force to Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer, a role that advises the Commander on more than 8,500 Total Force Airmen and family members across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)
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Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Lt. Gen. David Iverson, Seventh Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer, signifying his assumption of responsibility as the command chief master sergeant for Seventh Air Force during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. Schaefer brings extensive experience from various leadership roles, including a previous assignment as the command chief master sergeant of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)
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Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Lt. Gen. David Iverson, Seventh Air Force commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross, outgoing command chief master sergeant for Seventh Air Force, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. The decoration recognizes Ross's exceptionally meritorious service in advising the commander on all matters regarding the welfare, readiness, and proper utilization of the command's Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)
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Seventh Air Force welcomes new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jeremiah Ross, outgoing command chief master sergeant for Seventh Air Force, delivers his farewell remarks during a Change of Responsibility ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 17, 2025. In his role, Ross served as the advisor to the commander on matters regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization of Airmen across the Korean Peninsula, ensuring the combat readiness of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dustin Braaten)
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Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA

U.S. Space Force Maj. Phillip Mudakha, U.S. Space Forces Korea director of strategy and policy, right, addresses participants of POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA during its Phase one event on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. POLARIS HAMMER will be held in three stages to enable a deliberate focus on the planning, execution, and assessment of the space component at the operational level: phase one occurred Jan. 21 to Jan. 24, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Rachel Buitrago)
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Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA

U.S. Space Force Col. John Patrick, U.S. Space Forces Korea commander, addresses participants of POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA during the Phase I opening event on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. The training marks the first time POLARIS HAMMER will be held as a full command post exercise since its establishment as a U.S. Space Force exercise in February 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Rachel Buitrago
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Space Forces Korea holds first POLARIS HAMMER - KOREA

U.S. Space Force Col. John Patrick, U.S. Space Forces Korea commander, addresses participants of POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA during the Phase I opening event on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 21, 2025. POLARIS HAMMER – KOREA is a space warfighter inclusive, command and control exercise designed to provide units an environment to train and assess their command relationships, authorities and coordination mechanisms across the domain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Rachel Buitrago)
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USFK commander visits CACC, SPACEFOR-KOR

U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea commander, addresses U.S. and Republic of Korean Air Force leaders at the 607th Air Operations Center at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 8, 2025. Brunson thanked everybody for their hard work in defense of both nations and stressed the importance of preparing for a multi-domain conflict, which is a complex problem both nations will have to tackle together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)
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7th Air Force joins ROK Air Force to host Freedom Flag 24

Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A pilots shake hands with Republic of Korea Air Force KC-330 pilots on the flightline at Gimhae Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. Military personnel from the ROK Air Force, USAF, U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and Royal Australian Air Force are participating in Freedom Flag 24-1, a large force flying exercise host by the Seventh Air Force and ROK Air Force Operations Command, Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, 2024. (Courtesy photo provided by the ROK Air Force Operations Command Public Affairs)
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7th Air Force joins ROK Air Force to host Freedom Flag 24

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot (right) and Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot (middle) and a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A pilot review a map of South Korea during a mission planning meeting at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 22, 2024. Mission planners from the USAF, ROKAF and RAAF participated in a Mission Planning Cell week as the first stage of Freedom Flag 24-1, a combined, large force exercise held by Seventh Air Force and ROK Air Force Operations Command, in preparation for flying training the following week. (Courtesy photo provided by the ROK Air Force Operations Command Public Affairs)
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7th Air Force joins ROK Air Force to host Freedom Flag 24

Mission planners from the U.S., Republic of Korea, and Australian air forces prepared for tactical training missions as part of the mission planning cell week of Freedom Flag 24-1 at Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 22, 2024. Freedom Flag is a large force flying exercise designed to enhance the combined readiness and interoperability of combined air component forces, with large scale, integrated training on advanced, high-end tactics, techniques and procedures against an advanced adversary. (Courtesy photo provided by the ROK Air Force Operations Command Public Affairs; photo has been altered due to operational security requirements)
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7th Air Force joins ROK Air Force to host Freedom Flag 24

An MQ-9 Reaper taxis on the runway after landing in support of Freedom Flag 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. Freedom Flag 24-1 is an advanced, large-scale tactical flying exercise hosted by the U.S. and ROK, with joint and allied partners, dedicated to the protection of regional peace and stability through the adaptation of novel and collaborative training methods, ensuring readiness against a wide range of threats.
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7th Air Force joins ROK Air Force to host Freedom Flag 24

An MQ-9 Reaper taxis on the runway after landing in support of Freedom Flag 24-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 23, 2024. Freedom Flag 24-1 is an advanced, large-scale tactical flying exercise hosted by the U.S. and ROK, with joint and allied partners, dedicated to the protection of regional peace and stability through the adaptation of novel and collaborative training methods, ensuring readiness against a wide range of threats.
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ROK Minister of National Defense visits Osan

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kurt Helphinstine, Seventh Air Force deputy commander, greets the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Korea, the Hon. Kim, Yong-kyun, during a visit to Osan Air Base, ROK, Oct. 4, 2024. Hon. Kim met with U.S. and ROK Air Force senior leaders in the combined ROK and U.S. Air Operations Center, gaining insight into capabilities of the two air forces and emphasizing the importance and strength of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. The event marked Kim’s first visit with Seventh Air Force leaders since his appointment to the position in September 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachelle Coleman)
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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron park a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Airmen from the 36th Fighter Generation Squadron park a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon prepares to land at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 9, 2024. Nine F-16s are temporarily being reassigned to the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan AB, from the 8th FW at Kunsan AB, to form a “Super Squadron” as part of a year-long force generation assessment. The test will evaluate the Super Squadron’s impact on sortie generation, maintenance, manpower, and logistic requirements, to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chase Verzaal)
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